Handling Compressed Gas Cylinders in the Laboratory
Course Length: 30 - 45 minutes
Updated Spring 2011
High-impact training
covering the essentials of handling compressed gas cylinders in the laboratory.
The energy possessed by a compressed gas cylinder can make
it a virtual missile if it’s not handled with the utmost care. And a
leaking cylinder or fitting can lead to asphyxiation, a fire, or even an
explosion. Since compressed gas cylinders are frequently used in many
laboratories, employees need to be familiar with the precautions that should be
taken when dealing with them.
Handling Compressed
Gas Cylinders in the Laboratory examines how gas cylinders work, the
hazards that are associated with them, and the need for caution when using or
storing a cylinder.
This training covers the following topics:
- The
four ways to compress gases
- Hazards
associated with compressed gases
- Proper
storage procedures
- Marking
and labeling
- Handling
cylinders safely
- Connections
and fittings
- Leak
detection
- And
more!
Using a powerful combination of audio, full-motion video,
text, and colorful graphics, Handling
Compressed Gas Cylinders in the Laboratory provides cost-effective,
easy-to-use training. It's divided into topic-based lessons so information is
easily understood ... and retained.